Big rainboots help a mom and daughter navigate the mud while digging for clams .
Harvest Your Own Shellfish
The Pacific Northwest is a land of seafood bounty . Herein are the basics on how to gather a world-class shellfish meal out of the muck .
By NORRIS COMER
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ISHING clam chowder or flawless cioppino seafood medley are usually enjoyed on special nights out to our favorite restaurants . But why pay top dollar for world class , locally sourced seafood when you can dig it out of the muck yourself ? For Pacific Northwest lovers of beach days outside and fresher- than-fresh seafood , shellfish harvesting is fun and delicious . Best of all , harvesting shellfish is a family-friendly activity that only requires a bit of preparation and tools you likely have lying around the home to get started .
The Quarry
Many delicious shellfish call the Pacific Northwest home . Knowing the basics
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